Though some things may have changed for Max Payne, one thing that hasn't changed is his ability to blow bad guys away by the hundreds. But, in moments of disarming honesty, he reveals to Max a depth that lies beneath the facade he been presenting to the world. You might be tempted to write off Marcelo, the youngest brother in the wealthy Branco dynasty Max is hired to protect, as the shallow playboy he often appears to be. Other characters, too, reveal a surprising humanity. Max reveals a complexity here that is not seen in earlier games, as he hits rock bottom and must either stay there, or face his demons head-on and make himself anew. It's hard to stay ambivalent once you see the horrors being suffered by the innocent here, and you'll likely want to see Max's quest for vengeance through to its conclusion, just as badly as he does. Though the details of the plot add up to your typical story of conspiracy and corruption - of the rich and powerful preying on the poor and helpless, to become even more rich and powerful - the writing, acting and presentation has elevated this tale well above a typical video-game crime story.
Even though he flees his New York life and takes a job working security for a wealthy family in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the hard-drinkin', pill-poppin' Max finds that his demons have come along for the ride. It's a truth Max Payne knows better than anyone. With its gripping narrative, brutal violence and fantastic implementation of Max Payne's bullet-time ability, this is a distinctive and outstanding game and it's easily a worthy successor of the Max Payne games that preceded it.
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